Interview — The Devil Wears Prada

Skratch Magazine

Love heavy rock music, but can’t find any religious rock bands? Well quite looking, because The Devil Wears Prada is just what you’ve been looking for. Their new album, PLAGUES, is a screaming album with sincere lyrics that’ll bring you a little closer to God.

SKRATCH: There's a book and a movie with the same name as your band, but I doubt the same concept. What is the meaning of your name?
MIKE: The meaning of our name reflects anti-materialism and the fact that possessions are not what mean most in the world. We see many in the world today lost in this dilemma.

SKRATCH: I see that you express Christian views in your lyrics. Have you
ever been frowned upon for using metal and rock music with said lyrics?
MIKE: Yeah, people have flipped us off many times because we like to talk
about God and share what we believe. In only makes us stronger though.

SKRATCH: Does your album PLAGUES send the image to fans that you had hoped?
MIKE: So far, yeah. I think everyone is pretty excited on the new record, and that's something every artist really wants.

SKRATCH: Which song of yours means most to you?
MIKE: I put my all in every song's lyrics, so I don't really have a particular.

SKRATCH: If you weren't a musician, what do you think you'd be doing?
MIKE: Going to college and working on my clothing line, Shipshape.

SKRATCH: What is your favorite thing about playing a show?
MIKE: Seeing kids get into it and enjoy us.

SKRATCH: Is there any particular band that you'd like to tour with?
MIKE: A Day to Remember, At the Throne of Judgment, Once Nothing, Gwen Stacy, August Burns Red, Inhale Exhale, and anyone big haha. I just want to tour with friends and bros.

SKRATCH: What's a song you'd love to remake?
MIKE: Haha. I've never really put much thought into that.

SKRATCH: What do you do outside of the band, for fun?
MIKE: Hang out with my lovely girlfriend, hang out with family and my puppies, hang out with friends, play guitar, run Shipshape Clothing, eat Chipotle and ride my bike.

SKRATCH: What's the strangest thing that has ever happened to you on stage?
MIKE: There was a crazy old man who came up on stage with us a few months ago. We thought it was joke, but he was completely serious, although rather intoxicated.

SKRATCH: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?
MIKE: The Beatles.

SKRATCH: Wayne's World, or Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure?
MIKE: Wayne's World.

SKRATCH: Italian or Mexican food?
MIKE: Mexican.

For more information on The Devil Wears Prada, visit www.myspace.com/tdwp. And don’t forget to check out their tour dates with Chiodos.
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